BirdWise
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Learning Bird ID Just Got More Fun and More Powerful
Custom ID training with photo quizzes on 640+ species found in the U.S. and Canada
$5.99 per month (USD) Subscribe Now Or $4.99 per month (billed $59.88 yearly)Benefits
Wood Duck ©
Kieran Barlow |
Macaulay Library
Bolster your birding confidence
Customize your learning journey with BirdWise's intuitive photo quizzes. Choose your region or habitat, and transform spare moments into expertise—without getting lost in field guides. Perfect for mastering local birds, preparing for travel, or clarifying those tricky species.
Blackburnian Warbler ©
Brenda Bull |
Macaulay Library
Level up your bird knowledge
BirdWise unleashes your inner bird nerd. This adaptive learning tool challenges you at just the right pace, celebrates your achievements, and tracks your progress—making every new species you learn a victory worth celebrating.
Piping Plover ©
Anonymous | Macaulay
Library
Deepen your experiences with nature
Discover the joy of nature in richer detail as ordinary walks become extraordinary adventures. Your growing expertise will make every bird encounter more meaningful, whether by sharing knowledge with friends or participating in vital conservation projects.
Features
Fully Customizable
Choose your target species from the U.S. and Canada and customize quizzes by region and habitat.
Just a Few Minutes a Day
Enjoy fun, bite-sized sessions anytime, anywhere, and stay engaged with unlimited access to unique quizzes.
Adapts to Your Level
BirdWise adjusts to your level with challenges that become harder, but not too hard, as you progress.
Learn Birds from All Angles
From winter plumage to summer breeding colors, distant silhouettes to close-up details—practice with real-world variation to become a more versatile birder.
Pricing
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Free Account |
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| 35 species sample set | ||
| Unlimited quizzing attempts | ||
| Question difficulty progression | ||
| Guided quizzing | ||
| Track streaks, scores, and progress | ||
| Multiple question formats | ||
| 640+ North American species | -- | |
| Create a custom learning playlist | -- | |
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$5.99 per month (USD) Subscribe Now Or $4.99 per month (billed $59.88 yearly) |
FAQ
BirdWise is ideal for bird and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as conservation-minded people interested in improving their bird identification skills.
Bird Academy Gift Certificates are the best way to give a subscription, as they can be put towards a yearly subscription.
Not in the current version, but watch for expansions to come!
Log in to your Bird Academy account. From your My Courses tab, you should be able to see your active subscriptions and make any changes. If you have any questions, please reach out to us through our Customer Service page.
You’ll be training with the vast collection of photos housed in the Cornell Lab’s Macaulay Library, contributed by birders from across the continent. With BirdWise, you’ll become part of a vibrant community celebrating birds and working to protect and restore them.
Not yet, but sound identification is on our development list! Stay tuned.
We welcome your feedback. Please reach out to us through our Customer Service page.